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The sangō mountain name of Jōfukuji Temple is Kobozan, named after the local area. Until around the Tenshō era (1573–1593), it was the temple of prayer for Tsumura Hidemon, lord of Tsumura Castle, and called Kobozan Jushinji Temple of the Tendai sect. In 1620, the temple belonged to the Honganji Temple and was renamed Kobozan Jōfukuji Temple. This temple is said to be the "Temple to the North of the Castle." It got this name because the temple gate is said to be the Tsuji Gate originally located at Yanagawa Castle. The gate was moved to the temple after the castle keep, main bailey and second bailey were destroyed by fire in 1872. Unlike the gates of other temples, this gate, which is devoid of any decorative carvings, is a highlight of the tour. The main hall, with its magnificent decorations, can be visited on guided tours (depending on the schedule).
The temple's main hall is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and was rebuilt in 1834 according to the date written on the building tag and onigawara (the gargoyle tiles used on the roof). In addition to the main hall, the bell tower and the Yakuimon Gate remain from the original building. In 2004, significant renovations were made to the exterior, including replacing the roof tiles on the main hall and the porch. Still, the carvings around the eaves and the main hall's interior are highly valued as they retain much of their original condition from the reconstruction in the early 19th century.
Address: 40 Kobo, Ōkawa City
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